India's Power Projection and It's Security Considerations for I.R. Iran

Power projection، is among the strategies which great powers، the emerging and regional powers put it on their agenda. India is also among the countries which has tried to raise itself an emerging power by improving its hardware and software capabilities. In this article، India''s tools and reasons for power projection has been analyzed. Accepting a Mahanian view، using a neighborhood development theory، India’s new military agenda along with competition with China in addition to New Delhi’s energy needs are among the reasons for India’s power projection. Studies show that India''s power projection is done relying on naval force، although the development of air –missile forces، and increasing space capabilities is not oblivious. Finally، some security considerations of I. R. Iran in relation with India’s power projection have been mentioned by the author. Expanding Iran''s relations with India can be effective in modifying the behavior of Iran’s rival powers and to meet some defense needs of the country.